For a more recent publication "Ecology of the Planted Aquarium" by Diana Walstad is very good for understanding the science behind it, how and why a dirt substrate works.
There is a lot of information available both online and in books so this is not going to be any sort of tutorial. It is just a journal of my personal experiences.
Beginning...
29 gallon tank. I sifted Miracle Gro Potting Organic Choice Soil through a wire sieve to remove large wood pieces. I am airing it out to let it out gas before adding a cap to keep it from just making a tank of muddy water.
None of this will be done in a hurry. While I do have a lot of plants I am ordering more.
5 comments:
That is very cool! I can't wait so see what you are going to do!! :D
This will be interesting to follow. I can't wait to see what comes next.
That does look interesting!
I am so looking forward to following you on this project! I love aquariums and setting up natural scenes/balanced environments are fascinating to me.
What a neat idea! I can't wait to see what you grow in there. Since I have cats, exposed plants are not an option. However this is something I can try!!!
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